Australia vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Why is Temba Bavuma not playing for Proteas in Mackay? Check AUS vs SA playing XIs

South Africa will miss their captain Temba Bavuma in the second ODI against Australia on Friday, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced. Bavuma, who scored 65 in South Africa's first ODI win over Australia, will return to lead the side in the series decider on Saturday. In the absence of Bavuma, Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in Mackay. 

The decision to rest Bavuma came due to his workload management, post his comeback from injury. The 35-year-old, who led South Africa to their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title earlier this year, had sustained a hamstring injury during the final in June.

“Although he experienced no discomfort during the first ODI on Tuesday, the Proteas medical team recommended he be rested for the second match,” CSA said in a statement. “He will be available to lead the side in the third ODI on Sunday, with Aiden Markram standing in as captain today,” the statement further added. 

Australia: Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie/Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood